Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Twin Truths

October 20, 2020

We are both created by God and sustained by God. This truth both humbles and dignifies us.

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Abraham and the patriarchs in the Bible were saved in the same way that we are, by faith in the Lord Jesus. Abraham believed God, and it was counted as righteousness.
October 19, 2020
History shows us that sin spreads rapidly as people move away from God. Sadly, this is the case even today.
October 18, 2020
Noah’s ark provides a type and a shadow for us of the Lord Jesus Christ.
October 17, 2020
Why was Noah favored in God’s sight? Because God is full of kindness and compassion.
October 16, 2020
Though Adam and his progeny were cursed because of Adam’s disobedience, Christ took that curse for us in His body on the tree!
October 15, 2020
Because of the Fall, mankind’s knowledge of evil is more than intellectual, it is sadly experiential.
October 14, 2020
What are “theophanies”? Why does God appear in a way that people can see in the Old Testament?
October 13, 2020
What is the significance of being created by God? Since God created us, He is the titleholder of our lives.
October 12, 2020
All that God promises is ours in Christ. Without Him, we have nothing of lasting value.
October 11, 2020
Isn’t it enough to just believe in God? Why is it important to have faith in Jesus? It’s important because God does His work through the Son!
October 10, 2020
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Featured Offer

Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
Green Pastures Still Waters is the new 31-day devotional based on Psalm 23 from Pastor Colin. God has used this psalm to encourage His people for over 3,000 years! May God use these familiar words to bring you fresh strength, hope, comfort, and encouragement.

About Open the Bible Minute

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

About Colin Smith

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.

He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.

Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.

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Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365